On January 14, 2013, Raymond Earl Gardner, beloved husband of the late Dorothy K. (Nancy) Gardner (nee: Franklin), devoted father of Cherie Heely, Raymond Gardner, Christianna Wheatley, Michelle Steele, Terry Ryckman, Sherry Tempera, Jerry Ryckman, and Kenny Ryckman and Donna Ryckman, loving grandfather and great-grandfather of many many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is one of 11 siblings and is survived by his sister Evelyn Christine. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, and was a WWII Marine veteran who served in the Korean War.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Schimunek Funeral Home 9705 Belair Road on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held on Thursday at 1 pm in the Mausoleum Chapel at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be left at www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com